Ben Vinograd

Ben Vinograd is the Co-Founder of Amply, a financial operating system designed to streamline financial operations for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Amply aims to simplify the complexities of financial management by providing a unified platform for invoicing, bookkeeping, and spend management, allowing businesses to focus on their core activities.13

Professional Background

• Current Role: Co-Founder at Amply since January 2023, based in Berlin, Germany. The platform is built to empower SMBs with the necessary tools and insights to manage their finances more effectively.13
• Previous Experience:
  • Founder at Antler (October 2022 - March 2023), where he was involved in supporting early-stage startups.1
  • Founding Team Member and Head of Europe at Clever Leaves (January 2018 - March 2022), overseeing European operations and strategy.1
  • Founder and CEO of Northern Swan Holdings in Portugal (June 2019 - May 2020), where he scaled the business significantly.1
  • Co-Founder and CEO of RestList (May 2016 - May 2018), an app focusing on restaurant reviews.1

Education

Ben holds a JD/MBA from the University of Pennsylvania, specifically from the Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He also has a Bachelor’s degree in International Economics from Georgetown University.1

Mission at Amply

Under Ben's leadership, Amply has been accepted into the fintech stream of Creative Destruction Labs at Oxford, which will provide valuable mentorship and resources to enhance its offerings for SMBs. The mission is to eliminate repetitive financial tasks and provide a comprehensive financial toolkit tailored for European businesses.23